Charlie, age 6 months
Miniature Schnauzer
Roaring Brook Lane

Hi. I am so happy my new home is in the Hunters Creek neighborhood. I arrived here on Dec. 23, 2012, just in time for the big Christmas celebration. I was the center of attention during the holiday festivities since I was the big Christmas present for Hannah Schweitzer. She decided …

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Zachary, age 3
Cavapoo
Evers Park Dr.

Hello. My name is Zachary. My companions call me Zach for short. I am 3 years old. I am a black Cavapoo with a white bib. I am only 15 pounds. My favorite thing to do is to play with little children and my best friend Stella (a beagle) next door. I always …

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You see them in the grocery store and on the street, wearing their jackets or harnesses. Guide dogs lead the blind and visually impaired. Hearing dogs alert their owners to sounds. Some service dogs assist the physically impaired. Mobility dogs provide stability for people who are unsteady on their feet. Medical-alert dogs can sense when their owners are about to …

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Harley, age 2
Cavachon
Perthshire Rd.

My name is Harley, or rather, “The Harley Dog.” I’m a Cavachon (half King Charles, half Bijon). Every day I know exactly when 3 p.m. rolls around, as I go sit by the window waiting for my two best buddies to walk home from school. I love to sleep, take my few small walks …

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Hairy, age 8
Jack Russell/Australian Terrier
Chimney Rock

My mom was on an adventure to Florida when she found me. I was only 3 weeks old. She picked up one of my brothers first, but then I winked at her, and that was all it took. I was too young to go with her right then, so I got to …

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Wally, 3 months old
Tabby
Williamsburg Lane

Hi. My name is Wally. I love chasing mouse toys and sleeping in laps. Mostly, I enjoy adventure. One night, I snuck out of an open door and played all around the cul-de-sac where I live. I even climbed the fence into my neighbor’s yard. Whoa…. Nobody told me a dog lived in …

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Beau, age 14
Yorkie
Tosca Lane

My name is Beau Looney. I am 14 but look like I’m 5. I am a little slower than I used to be, but I can still play with my owners and chase the squirrels when I want to. My favorite day of the week is Thursday because the lawn mowers come by and …

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Chula, age 7
Labrador
Longbow Lane

Hi. My name is Chula. Sometimes my owners call me Naughty. I’m a 7-year-old yellow Lab. My favorite activities are chasing lizards and sneaking out of my backyard. While sneaking out, I met my best friends, Stella, Jack and Freeway. Sometimes I go swimming in their pool.

I’m a very talented dog. I know …

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Bella, age 1
Boykin Spaniel
Perthshire

Hi! My name is Bella. My owners had been looking for a dog for about six months, and finally they found the perfect one. Me! I also live with a cat, but he doesn’t really like me. (Hey! I’m just trying to make friends.) One of my owners is trying to teach me to …

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Humans rescue animals every day. But look closer at people and the pets they’ve rescued, and you will find that sometimes the “rescuing” happens in reverse.

I found my 9-year-old hound mix, Lucky, in Weimar, Texas, on Interstate 10. Even though she was dumped in the snow, starving and pregnant, from Day 1 she loved without reservation.

The experience inspired …

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Inky, age 4
Mixed Breed
Robbins Dr.

Hi! My name is Inky. I used to live on the street, but my family saw me and knew I was in need of a home. My owners Corinne, Collin and Lauren named me after their Mom’s childhood cat to convince her to let them adopt me. It worked. Now I’m living the …

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Acadia, age 8
Goldendoodle
Hibury Drive

My name is Acadia June Biscuit Rae, and I am queen of my neighborhood, or at least of my backyard. I am a benevolent ruler, even allowing squirrels to pass by freely. Okay, maybe I am just a bit afraid of them. I am a Goldendoodle well versed in social etiquette and can be …

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Pippa, age 1
Golden Retriever
Cedarbrake Drive

Hi. My name is Pippa, and I am “the Golden Girl” of the neighborhood. That is what my Dad tells me. I just turned 1 and got the best gift ever – a case of tennis balls! You might be able to guess what my favorite game is. FETCH! I could play fetch …

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Popper, age 1
Blue Lacy
Winningham Lane

Hi. My name is Popper de Roode. While I consider myself to be human, I am actually the state dog of Texas, a Blue Lacy. I have lived in Spring Valley since Labor Day. I love to steal my dad’s socks every day, and I really enjoy sleeping on my parents’ bed. My …

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Teddy, age 8
English Lab
Inwood Oaks

My name is Teddy, and I live on Inwood Oaks in Hunters Creek. I’m an English Lab who just loves all the walking trails around our house. I’m sure many of you have seen me. Most folks get a little scared when I approach because of my big block head and body. Have no fear. I love to have my …

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